Emerald Pools II

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 16, 2013450 views12 comments

I've revisited this image several times over the past year, but not sure where else to take it. I think it's much improved over the first attempt, but wondering what else you'd do with it or if it's good to go. I lowered the contrast and brought down the highlights especially on the rock face, and lightened the upper part of the tree trunk. Not everyone was a fan of the tree (and that's ok), and there's a little motion blur from the breeze, but any other processing suggestions/refinements would be much appreciated.

Looking forward to fall!

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on August 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Jared, you might try to reduce saturation a little on reds. On my screen I see a little too much red tint in the bark of tree. Otherwise gorgeous color.

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Comment posted by Zhoen on August 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Great color, loves the framing of the framing.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 16, 2013 at 1:33 PM

looks god to me. Im just trying to figure out why the tree is bigger up top than below. flp it upside down and i feel more secure.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Very nice image Jared, great colors and I like the comp. I had a few images last fall with trees running straight through the frame like this, and I think it gives a nice context to the textures and colors surrounding it. I think you could still try to tame the highlights in the sandstone walls, but it's not a deal breaker. What makes this shot for me is the waterfall in the BG.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on August 16, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Thanks for the comments so far- Stan, yeah, that's a little weird. It's possible I had the camera tilted down slightly to get the comp I wanted, and it also looks like maybe the tree had recovered from some damage in the top part, and the bark had grown wider around that spot. Maybe it will keep people looking longer... maybe it's just annoying.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on August 16, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Nice framing of this image. It took me a little while to recognize the area. The colors are glorious and the small streaming waterfall adds a lot. Well done. Chet

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Comment posted by Glenn Tunaley on August 16, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Really like the comp and great mix of colors. Great job!

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on August 17, 2013 at 5:16 AM

It's a nice abstract. I really like the mix of colors. The tones has improved since the previous version. For me the saturation is just right.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 17, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Jared, What a wonderful mix of colors you found here. The rock wall made a great bg here too. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Much better processing here Jared. Lovely taste of fall.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 19, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Jared, a wonderful take on this area of ZNP. The color is everything here in this scene. This framing of the site works just fine, however, I think there maybe a nice vertical pano too. Not sure you'd thought of trying that idea, but I see a couple and possibly a third idea. It's always nice to try a few different looks when the original is as nice as this one.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on August 19, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Thanks, all, for the feedback. Paul, that's an interesting thought about a vertical pano; I hadn't considered that but I like the idea and will try it out.

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